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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,705.70, 6,493.43 and 2,581.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,705.70, 6,493.43 and 2,581.13 is: 3,561.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,705.70 : 6,493.43 = 2,581.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,705.70/6,493.43 = 2,581.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,705.70x = 6,493.43 × 2,581.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,705.70x = 16,760,409.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,760,409.66/4,705.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.73

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